MARBLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MARBLES
A rock of crystalline limestone.
(games) A small ball, usually of glass or ceramic.
An artwork made from marble.
"The Elgin Marbles were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon."
To cause (something to have) the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example by mixing viscous ingredients incompletely, or by applying paint or other colorants unevenly.
To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.
To cause meat, usually beef, pork, or lamb, to be interlaced with fat so that its appearance resembles that of marble.
Any of several children's games played with small balls (made of marble or more commonly glass).
"Egyptian boys played marbles before the days of Moses."
(usually in a limited number of expressions) Sanity.
"Grandpa's lost his marbles, but at least he still recognizes us."
Examples of MARBLES in a Sentence
- "The Elgin Marbles were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon."
- "Egyptian boys played marbles before the days of Moses."
- "Grandpa's lost his marbles, but at least he still recognizes us."
Word Details
Is MARBLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MARBLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MARBLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for MARBLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | r | b | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Anagrams of MARBLES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MARBLES
100 words from the letters in MARBLES
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How to Use MARBLES in Word Games
MARBLES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MARBLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MARBLES to find 100 additional valid words.